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Urethral catheter capable of preventing urinary tract infection and process for producing the same

US4539234A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 27, 1982
Grant dateSep 3, 1985
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Expiry dateMay 27, 2002

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/1393
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A urethral catheter composed of olefin polymer, diene polymer or silicone polymer as a base material wherein an antimicrobial substance being chemically bonded with the inside wall and/or the outside wall thereof, and a process for producing the same. This urethral catheter effectively prevents urinary tract infection for a long period of time.

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